On June 8, an estimated 150,000 revelers took part in Tel Aviv’s 2023 Pride Parade — an annual event unique in the Middle East. On the following day, some 60,000 participated in the second part of the Tel Aviv Pride weekend: the Pride party at Ganei Yehoshua, one of Israel’s largest urban parks. The party featured performances by many well-known musical artists, including Noa Tashbi, Neta Barzilai, Ivri Lider, Ran Denker, and Shiri Maimon. A wide variety of events took place in the city in the weeks leading up to Pride weekend; they included a gay theater festival, a support rally for gay youth, a gay wedding event, and an art festival.
— The Washington Blade
Quote: “Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai and Deputy Mayor Meital Lehavi started the parade shortly after 5 p.m. ‘Pride weekend started with a clear message for everyone,’ said Huldai at the start of the parade, ‘We are all equal, we are all human, and we all deserve to love without fear, whoever we want. Happy Pride to all… Enjoy!’ ”
— The Washington Blade
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